Kevin Marks
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Reading your thoughts, as long as you tell me where you're writing them first this week. https://xoxo.zone/@kevinmarks
Sheffield, UK - Don't try direct messaging as I am blocked by daft UK legislation unless I'm on a VPN.
Sheffield, UK - Don't try direct messaging as I am blocked by daft UK legislation unless I'm on a VPN.
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For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a cushion fort in my living room, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas the Moon, well, do you realize how far away the Moon is? I was amazed.
February 10, 2026 at 7:56 AM
For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a cushion fort in my living room, as we can potentially achieve that in less than 10 years, whereas the Moon, well, do you realize how far away the Moon is? I was amazed.
Age verification?
My son asked if I watched Cartoon Network when I was his age (8).
I said that there were only 2 TV channels, the TV was black & white, and during the day it was just a test card with music.
He thought about it and said "I bet you spent a lot of time on the net then."
He's 30 now
My son asked if I watched Cartoon Network when I was his age (8).
I said that there were only 2 TV channels, the TV was black & white, and during the day it was just a test card with music.
He thought about it and said "I bet you spent a lot of time on the net then."
He's 30 now
Age verification?
At university, we’d have no idea who’d be out that night, so we’d just wander down to the pub in the evening and see who was there
At university, we’d have no idea who’d be out that night, so we’d just wander down to the pub in the evening and see who was there
Age verification?
We had email, but you had to walk halfway across town to the computer lab to read it
We had email, but you had to walk halfway across town to the computer lab to read it
February 10, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Age verification?
My son asked if I watched Cartoon Network when I was his age (8).
I said that there were only 2 TV channels, the TV was black & white, and during the day it was just a test card with music.
He thought about it and said "I bet you spent a lot of time on the net then."
He's 30 now
My son asked if I watched Cartoon Network when I was his age (8).
I said that there were only 2 TV channels, the TV was black & white, and during the day it was just a test card with music.
He thought about it and said "I bet you spent a lot of time on the net then."
He's 30 now
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Guitar virtuoso Kent Nishimura performed a staggeringly beautiful acoustic fingerstyle cover of the classic Toto song "Rosanna". laughingsquid.com/kent-nishimu...
A Staggeringly Beautiful Acoustic Fingerstyle Cover of the Classic Toto Song 'Rosanna'
Guitar virtuoso Kent Nishimura performed an staggeringly beautiful acoustic fingerstyle cover of the classic Toto song "Rosanna".
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February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Guitar virtuoso Kent Nishimura performed a staggeringly beautiful acoustic fingerstyle cover of the classic Toto song "Rosanna". laughingsquid.com/kent-nishimu...
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Brandi Carlile's accompaniment for "America the Beautiful" before the game last night was SistaStrings. The duo, Chauntee and Monique Ross, played another American anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," on the Library's Stradivarius instruments in 2024.
Here's a clip of that impromptu performance. ⬇️
Here's a clip of that impromptu performance. ⬇️
February 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Brandi Carlile's accompaniment for "America the Beautiful" before the game last night was SistaStrings. The duo, Chauntee and Monique Ross, played another American anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," on the Library's Stradivarius instruments in 2024.
Here's a clip of that impromptu performance. ⬇️
Here's a clip of that impromptu performance. ⬇️
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This is not heartwarming. This is eerie and creepy as hell and absolutely a warning
February 9, 2026 at 8:49 AM
This is not heartwarming. This is eerie and creepy as hell and absolutely a warning
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Mornington Crescent: a rant.
Or: how a goofy word game about train stations is the key to how devout causes can ruin people's ability to have a conversation.
Stand clear of the closing doors, let's begin.
1/18
Or: how a goofy word game about train stations is the key to how devout causes can ruin people's ability to have a conversation.
Stand clear of the closing doors, let's begin.
1/18
February 9, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Mornington Crescent: a rant.
Or: how a goofy word game about train stations is the key to how devout causes can ruin people's ability to have a conversation.
Stand clear of the closing doors, let's begin.
1/18
Or: how a goofy word game about train stations is the key to how devout causes can ruin people's ability to have a conversation.
Stand clear of the closing doors, let's begin.
1/18
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This kind of smart, walkable, mixed-use urbanism is illegal to build in most American cities.
February 9, 2026 at 3:50 AM
This kind of smart, walkable, mixed-use urbanism is illegal to build in most American cities.
February 9, 2026 at 12:09 AM
February 9, 2026 at 12:08 AM
That is the end of an era
February 8, 2026 at 9:33 PM
That is the end of an era
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mashallah he is gone, to celebrate I've made the piece I wrote last year about arguably the most embarrassing project I've ever worked on free to read: youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/so-about-t...
February 8, 2026 at 3:59 PM
mashallah he is gone, to celebrate I've made the piece I wrote last year about arguably the most embarrassing project I've ever worked on free to read: youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/so-about-t...
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I'm stoked that the Humble Bundle of my and @annaleen.bsky.social's books from Tor has raised nearly $5000 for the TGI Justice Project and Miss Major/Alexander Lee Black Trans Cultural Center.
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
Let me tell you about when I went to the TGIJP's anniversary party
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Let me tell you about when I went to the TGIJP's anniversary party
Humble Book Bundle: Charlie Jane Anders & Annalee Newitz by TOR
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February 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I'm stoked that the Humble Bundle of my and @annaleen.bsky.social's books from Tor has raised nearly $5000 for the TGI Justice Project and Miss Major/Alexander Lee Black Trans Cultural Center.
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
Let me tell you about when I went to the TGIJP's anniversary party
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
Let me tell you about when I went to the TGIJP's anniversary party
Forecast for tomorrow afternoon in London is sunny and 11C, so wheres a good spot for a #SkeetUp?
My usual reflex would be The Harp, but maybe BFI Riverfront is a better idea.
Any suggestions?
My usual reflex would be The Harp, but maybe BFI Riverfront is a better idea.
Any suggestions?
February 8, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Forecast for tomorrow afternoon in London is sunny and 11C, so wheres a good spot for a #SkeetUp?
My usual reflex would be The Harp, but maybe BFI Riverfront is a better idea.
Any suggestions?
My usual reflex would be The Harp, but maybe BFI Riverfront is a better idea.
Any suggestions?
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ICYMI: A universe where Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush's Don't Give Up is a cover of a Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash song. And Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms was originally by The Pogues. And Queen's Somebody To Love was actually a Proclaimers' song. Let me explain. www.patreon.com/posts/18-goo...
18 Good-To-Brilliant Cover Versions of Quite Possibly Even Better But Sadly Nonexistent Originals by Other Artists | Pete Paphides
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February 8, 2026 at 8:33 AM
ICYMI: A universe where Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush's Don't Give Up is a cover of a Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash song. And Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms was originally by The Pogues. And Queen's Somebody To Love was actually a Proclaimers' song. Let me explain. www.patreon.com/posts/18-goo...
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the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
MY KIDS: so why are there muppets in the AUDIENCE
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM
the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
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Hahaha thanks for clarifying, I was like "*ahem*???" bits.ashleyblewer.com/halt-and-cat...
Halt and Catch Fire Syllabus - Halt and Catch Fire Syllabus
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February 7, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Hahaha thanks for clarifying, I was like "*ahem*???" bits.ashleyblewer.com/halt-and-cat...
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Everyone should be following the digitization and posting of the Adam Jacobs Collection. A 10,000 live concert chronicle of rocknroll-live-in-Chicago between the mid-1980s and today. archive.org/details/aada...
February 7, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Everyone should be following the digitization and posting of the Adam Jacobs Collection. A 10,000 live concert chronicle of rocknroll-live-in-Chicago between the mid-1980s and today. archive.org/details/aada...
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Have you heard of the concept of Yak Shaving?"
"Have you heard of the concept of Yak Shaving?"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Where are your citations?"
"Where are your citations?"
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"No, you can't leave that here."
"No, you can't leave that here."
February 7, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
"Have you heard of the concept of Yak Shaving?"
"Have you heard of the concept of Yak Shaving?"
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production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
February 7, 2026 at 12:40 AM
production of The Muppet Show should not be dependent on petty vulgarities like “ratings” or “revenue.” it should be preserved as a vital function of american culture. it should have a taxpayer-funded budget rivaling the CIA
Vacant Weekend live at Peddlers Market Sheffield
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Vacant Weekend - Shine a Light/Clean 7 February 2026
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February 7, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Vacant Weekend live at Peddlers Market Sheffield
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You owe it to yourself to grab this Humble Bundle of works by @charliejane.bsky.social and @annaleen.bsky.social while you can !
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
Humble Book Bundle: Charlie Jane Anders & Annalee Newitz by TOR
Don’t miss this bundle of novels and story collections from acclaimed authors Charlie Jane Anders and Annalee Newitz! Pay what you want and support charity!
www.humblebundle.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:56 AM
You owe it to yourself to grab this Humble Bundle of works by @charliejane.bsky.social and @annaleen.bsky.social while you can !
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...
www.humblebundle.com/books/charli...